“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.” —Heraclitus
To fully appreciate this ice cream shop, understand that il laboratorio del gelato embodies that quote. Every time you set foot in this ice cream shop, you will encounter flavors that you might never encounter again.
With that in mind, let go of your control issues. After selecting a serving size, ask them to surprise you something new and exciting that you might never get to experience again. Assure them that you will take whatever scoops they give you. Yeah, there’s a very slight chance you might be disappointed in their selection, but more often than not, you WILL discover something new and exciting that you might never have encountered if you hadn’t given up your need for control. Now take what you’ve learned here and apply it to other areas of your life. Rinse and repeat.
Enjoy your life!
S M
The ice cream is pretty good but they’ve gone crazy with prices. Don’t trust the pictures on google, they now charge $8 for a small cup. It gives the impression that they take their customers for idiots. « Hey, looks like there’s money in Montclair, let’s see how much they’ll agree to pay? » Answer: we just go elsewhere.
Sébastien Mauel
The ice cream is pretty good but they’ve gone crazy with prices. Don’t trust the pictures on google, they now charge $8 for a small cup. It gives the impression that they take their customers for idiots. « Hey, looks like there’s money in Montclair, let’s see how much they’ll agree to pay? » Answer: we just go elsewhere.
Barbara Verser
Best gelato I’ve ever had! Honey lavender and earl grey were both winners! So many great, unusual flavors though, I can’t wait to go back!
Sophia Miranda
Some of my favorite ice cream. They have so many flavors I just want to keep going back to try more. So far my favorites are the Thai Tea, cream cheese, and lastly Ricotta which I tried about 18 years ago at another location which I haven’t seen yet at this one but the flavors change everyday so I’m bound to come across it eventually🥰
Won Hong
Great variety of tasty gelato. My favorite is the yogurt flavor.
Bela Costa
My first date with my boyfriend that transported me back to Italy. Amazing flavor and very smooth Gelato. Graci
Dawn S.
I am never disappointed when I come! While I wish they always had Dark Chocolate Sorbet, every other flavor I have ever tried is spectacular. My go-to in Montclair!!!!
Maria F
Such a good and unique variety of flavors I tried basil gelato and it was absolutely delicious
Stevenson Peña
The female server on Sunday night made me and my friends feel unwelcome when we entered the gelato store. I was very disappointed and it ruined my appetite.
Delicious, and I love that they experiment with new and unique flavors. Love their dark chocolate, espresso, stracciatella, fior di latte, amongst others! The only thing is service can be a bit lackluster, but they're definitely high school and college kids looking for a gig so I give it a pass!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Jay Smith
Ok, first off, this place would be worth the 1.5-2 hour drive, for me, from Philly. The flavor from the gelato or sorbet is never overwhelming and you want to keep going back for another taste. Yes, it is expensive, but the quality is there. The mascarpone is on another level, compared to mascarpone I've had elsewhere. Hazelnut is incredible, as is the espresso. Can't wait to go back and try other flavors.
Dietary restrictions: Not sure about lactose free options
Recommended dishes: Lemon Sorbet, Salted Caramel, Gelato and Sorbetto Selection
Jannyl Rico
The gelato was delicious. I really love that They have a wide selection and variety of flavors from your classics to not your average I went with what I know and ordered rum raisin and salted caramel. I love that it was not too sweet perfect texture and flavor. The service was very indifferent. We were not greeted, which is a big thing for me especially when is empty. We stood in front of the case for a couple minutes and it wasn’t until we asked for help that we were acknowledged. It was just in different. I would still go back and have gelato anytime..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
JK
Never had gelato like this before. Made of real ingredients. You feel richness, smoothness and freshness in flavor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim
They recently raised their price $11 for a medium cone even by Montclair standards it's absurd and the portions aren't even gigantic
“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.” —Heraclitus
To fully appreciate this ice cream shop, understand that il laboratorio del gelato embodies that quote. Every time you set foot in this ice cream shop, you will encounter flavors that you might never encounter again.
With that in mind, let go of your control issues. After selecting a serving size, ask them to surprise you something new and exciting that you might never get to experience again. Assure them that you will take whatever scoops they give you. Yeah, there’s a very slight chance you might be disappointed in their selection, but more often than not, you WILL discover something new and exciting that you might never have encountered if you hadn’t given up your need for control. Now take what you’ve learned here and apply it to other areas of your life. Rinse and repeat.
Enjoy your life!
The ice cream is pretty good but they’ve gone crazy with prices. Don’t trust the pictures on google, they now charge $8 for a small cup. It gives the impression that they take their customers for idiots. « Hey, looks like there’s money in Montclair, let’s see how much they’ll agree to pay? » Answer: we just go elsewhere.
The ice cream is pretty good but they’ve gone crazy with prices. Don’t trust the pictures on google, they now charge $8 for a small cup. It gives the impression that they take their customers for idiots. « Hey, looks like there’s money in Montclair, let’s see how much they’ll agree to pay? » Answer: we just go elsewhere.
Best gelato I’ve ever had! Honey lavender and earl grey were both winners! So many great, unusual flavors though, I can’t wait to go back!
Some of my favorite ice cream. They have so many flavors I just want to keep going back to try more. So far my favorites are the Thai Tea, cream cheese, and lastly Ricotta which I tried about 18 years ago at another location which I haven’t seen yet at this one but the flavors change everyday so I’m bound to come across it eventually🥰
Great variety of tasty gelato. My favorite is the yogurt flavor.
My first date with my boyfriend that transported me back to Italy. Amazing flavor and very smooth Gelato. Graci
I am never disappointed when I come! While I wish they always had Dark Chocolate Sorbet, every other flavor I have ever tried is spectacular. My go-to in Montclair!!!!
Such a good and unique variety of flavors
I tried basil gelato and it was absolutely delicious
The female server on Sunday night made me and my friends feel unwelcome when we entered the gelato store. I was very disappointed and it ruined my appetite.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious, and I love that they experiment with new and unique flavors. Love their dark chocolate, espresso, stracciatella, fior di latte, amongst others! The only thing is service can be a bit lackluster, but they're definitely high school and college kids looking for a gig so I give it a pass!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Ok, first off, this place would be worth the 1.5-2 hour drive, for me, from Philly. The flavor from the gelato or sorbet is never overwhelming and you want to keep going back for another taste. Yes, it is expensive, but the quality is there. The mascarpone is on another level, compared to mascarpone I've had elsewhere. Hazelnut is incredible, as is the espresso. Can't wait to go back and try other flavors.
Dietary restrictions: Not sure about lactose free options
Parking: Parking is tough at times
Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lemon Sorbet, Salted Caramel, Gelato and Sorbetto Selection
The gelato was delicious. I really love that They have a wide selection and variety of flavors from your classics to not your average I went with what I know and ordered rum raisin and salted caramel. I love that it was not too sweet perfect texture and flavor. The service was very indifferent. We were not greeted, which is a big thing for me especially when is empty. We stood in front of the case for a couple minutes and it wasn’t until we asked for help that we were acknowledged. It was just in different. I would still go back and have gelato anytime..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Never had gelato like this before. Made of real ingredients. You feel richness, smoothness and freshness in flavor
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They recently raised their price $11 for a medium cone even by Montclair standards it's absurd and the portions aren't even gigantic
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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